Antilocapra

noun

An·​ti·​lo·​ca·​pra
ˌantə̇(ˌ)lōˈkāprə
: a genus of ruminants (the type of the family Antilocapridae) consisting of the pronghorn
antilocaprid
¦⸗⸗(ˌ)⸗¦kaprə̇d
adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, from Antilope antilope + Capra capra

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“Antilocapra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Antilocapra. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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